Rugby Union
Sevens trial draws players from around NZ
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Over the weekend the Cook Islands Rugby New Zealand (CIRNZ) Union hosted an open trial for the rugby sevens team in Otara, Auckland.
Triumphant Eels to host grand final
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The Avatiu/Nikao Eels will host next week’s Rarotonga Club 15s Grand Final, after their comprehensive 25-8 win over the Takuvaine Reds.
Bond store match of the week
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Long-time rugby rivals Avatiu/Nikao and Takuvaine face off today at the Avatiu Swamp in the semi-finals of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
All Blacks short on number nines
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Flash-forward to the 2019 World Cup.
School rugby player hosts visit Raro
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The homestay family which hosted a Cook Islander who dominated the Christchurch schoolboy rugby competition this year holidayed on Rarotonga recently, keeping half an eye out for budding Raro talent.
Panthers claw way into final
Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers have set their sight on the holy grail of the domestic rugby union competition and for now, there is no stopping them.
Danger lurks for Takuvaine side
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Takuvaine may have qualified as the third seed in the Rarotonga Club 15s knockout stages, but they may be in danger of losing in an upset to their Arorangi opponents when they face off at Takuvaine field this Saturday.
Coach named for U20 Tournament
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
In anticipation of the U20 tournament that will be hosted by the Cook Islands later this year, the Cook Islands Rugby Union has named the coach and manager combo that will lead the young side.
Panthers to host the Eels again
Thursday 7 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The Tupapa Panthers and the Avatiu/Nikao Eels will square off once again this weekend in the first round of the Rarotonga Club 15s knockout stages.
Powerful Panthers make meal of Eels
Monday 4 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Tupapa Panthers have finished the 2017 Rarotonga Club 15s competition round robin unbeaten, defeating a powerful Avatiu/Nikao Eels team 13-10 at Tupapa’s Victoria Park on Saturday.
New Zealand stacked with talented openside flankers
Monday 4 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The next crop of openside flankers is suddenly of national importance.
Battle for the top place will be one to watch
Monday 4 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The final round robin of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition ends with an absolute cracker as the top two teams, the Tupapa Panthers and the Avatiu/Nikao Eels square off today.
Panthers undefeated going into knockouts
Monday 4 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The 19 and under Tupapa-Maraerenga Panthers were fierce and spot-on in top form, taking out the Avatiu Dragonflies at their home court on Thursday.
Sir Michael Jones chosen as Knight Companion
Friday 1 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
A beacon for the Pasifika community on and off the rugby field has dedicated his knighthood to the aiga (family) who raised him.
Ioane Ioane does the job
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Give the “Big Improvers” tag in Hawke’s Bay’s premier rugby league competition to Omahu Huia.
Easy win for Eels, Panthers still unbeaten
Monday 28 August 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Avatiu Nikao Eels had a walk in the park against Ngatangiia/Matavera Dragons in round nine of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition at home over the weekend.
Bulls out to spoil Panthers' party
Monday 28 August 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Titikaveka Bulls are in the eye of the storm today in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition as they face off the number one team in the competition, the Tupapa Panthers, in the Bond Store game of the week.
Why ABs should thrash Wallabies
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Let’s hope the All Blacks thrash the Wallabies – for the sake of Australian Rugby.
A rugby star on the rise
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
A young rugby star is visiting his grandfather in the Cook Islands after finishing a very successful stint for an Irish club.
Great rugby season for Canterbury-based pair
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islanders Doom Ponini and Josh Motu were both recently selected for the 2017 Canterbury Country under 18s.
